1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL service

183. Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE
COOLANT SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE
ENGINE IS COOL.
4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant to
your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the Index.
If you do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured.
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced as soon as possible.Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge displays approximately how much
fuel you have in the fuel tank. The ignition switch
must be in the OFF position while filling the tank
with at least three gallons (11 liters) for the fuel
gauge to indicate the new level. If the ignition is
left ON or less than 3 gallons (11 liters) of fuel are
added the fuel gauge will not immediately indicate
the new fuel level. The gauge will gradually correct
itself to indicate the true fuel level.
The Electronic Message Center
(M/C)The Electronic Message Center only works when
the ignition is in the ON position.
Each time the M/C is powered the display goes
through a self test by displaying the PLEASE
FASTEN SEATBELT message. This self test is used
to stabilize the systems before reporting the status
to you.
The message center tells you about the condition of
your vehicle by two methods:q
operator selectable features
q
continuous warning reporting of monitored
systems
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22DTE/ECONPressing this button a first time will display
approximately how many miles you can drive before
you run out of fuel, or in other words the Distance
To Empty (DTE). To ensure accuracy, turn the
ignition OFF when you fill the tank.
Pressing this button a second time will allow you to
display your Average Fuel Economy in miles/gallon
or liters/100 kilometers. Your M/C computes this
figure using the distance traveled and rate of fuel
used information. If you want to reset this feature,
press the RESET button while the Average Fuel
Economy feature is displayed.
NOTE:DTE (Distance to Empty) is calculated using
a ªRunning Average Fuel Economyº initialized by
the factory. This value is not the same as the
Average Fuel Economy Display. The Running
Average Economy is based on more than 500 miles
(800 km) of driving history. Also the factory default
for Running Average Economy is reinitialized if the
battery is disconnected.If the FUEL LEVEL ERROR message is displayed
this means that there is a problem with the fuel
indication system and you should contact your
dealer for service as soon as possible.
RESETA press of the RESET button will allow you to reset
the current feature displayed. Warnings, Average
Fuel Economy, and Trip odometers are the only
features which respond to the RESET button.
Distance to Empty (DTE), RIDE/STEER and MENU
are unaffected by pressing the RESET switch.DISPLAYPressing this button will cause the message center
display to turn off. Pressing it again will cause the
display to come on again. Warnings override an off
display and must be reset in order for the display to
be off again.
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34How to store the tapePress the ªAM/FMº button to stop the tape player
and resume radio play.Using the DolbyHB noise reduction
featureNOTE:Noise reduction system manufactured under
license from Dolby Labs Licensing Corporation.
ªDolbyº and double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Push thekbutton to activate. When activated,
the light above thekbutton will be illuminated.Tape error messagesYour cassette tape player is equipped to diagnose
certain problems you may experience. Error codes
are as follows:
TD E1Ð Radio tries to change sides of tape 3
times in a 10 second span. Push ªEJECTº and try
another tape. If problem persists, refer problem to
qualified personnel for service.TD E2Ð Tape eject failure. Radio tries to eject
tape and it will not eject. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. If the tape will not eject, refer problem to
qualified personnel for service.
TD E3Ð Loading error. Push ªEJECTº to eject
tape. Reload tape. If the same error code appears in
the display, try another tape.
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player
and TapesIn order to keep your cassette tape player
performing the way it was meant to, read and
follow these simple precautions:q
Using a Ford Cassette Cleaning Cartridge or
equivalent to clean the tape player head after
10-12 hours of play will help maintain the best
playback sound and proper tape operation.
q
Only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less
should be used. Tapes longer than 90 minutes
are thinner and subject to breakage or may jam
the tape player mechanism.
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44When several broadcast towers are present
(common in metropolitan areas), several stations
may overload the receiver, resulting in considerable
station changing, mixing and distortion.
Automatic gain control circuitry for both AM and
FM bands has been incorporated into this system to
reduce strong signal capture and overload.All About Radio FrequenciesThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and the Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) establish the frequencies that
AM and FM radio stations may use for their
broadcasts. The allowable frequencies are, AM: 530,
540...1600, 1610 kHz in 10 kHz steps; FM: 87.9,
88.1...107.7, 107.9 MHz in 0.2 MHz steps.
Not all frequencies will be assigned to a given area.
This radio will tune to each of these frequencies
using manual tune and no fine tuning is necessary
as radio stations may not use other frequencies.Some FM radio stations advertise a ªrounded-offº
frequency which is not the frequency they actually
broadcast on. For example, a radio station that is
assigned a frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself
ªRadio 99º even though 99.0 MHz is not an
allowable FM broadcast frequency.
Important Warranty and Service
InformationAbout Your WarrantyYour sound system is warranted for four years or
50,000 miles (whichever occurs first). Consult your
vehicle warranty booklet for further information.Servicing Your Audio SystemAt Ford, we stand behind our audio systems with a
comprehensive service and repair program. If
anything should go wrong with your Ford audio
system, return to your dealer for service. There is a
nationwide network of qualified Ford authorized
repair centers to assist you.
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54NOTE:The outside temperature reading is most
accurate when the vehicle is moving. Higher
readings may be obtained when the vehicle is not
moving. The readings that you get may not agree
with temperatures given on the radio due to
differences in vehicle and station locations.Operating tipsThe following tips will help you to get the most
satisfaction from your Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control system.q
In humid weather, select DEFVbefore
starting your engine. This will help to prevent
windshield fogging. After a few minutes of
operation, switch to AUTOMATIC or an
override selection of your choice.
q
To prevent humidity buildup inside your
vehicle, always drive with the EATC System
turned on.
q
Do not put objects under the front seats that
interfere with the flow of air to the back seat
area.
q
Remove any snow, ice, or leaves from the air
intake area of your EATC System which could
block the air intake. The intake area is located
at the bottom of the windshield, under the
hood at the passenger side rear corner.
ServiceIf your EATC is not operating as described here,
take it to your dealer to have it checked. System
diagnostics are built in which will allow your dealer
to readily identify problems that might occur.Passenger Compartment Air FilterYour vehicle has an air filter that removes pollen
and road dust from outside air before it is directed
to the interior of the vehicle. For maintenance of
this filter, see theMaintenance and Carechapter.
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76q
The vehicle's cellular handset is locked-out, the
phone is automatically placed in ªhand freeº
mode and voice communication is established
with the operator through the ªhands freeº
microphone.
q
Typically, voice communication with an operator
is established within one minute after an
assistance button is pressed.
q
The operator verbally obtains details of your
situation and, if necessary, ties your vehicle into
a three-way phone call with the United States
Auto Club or local 911 or other emergency
services to dispatch the appropriate assistance to
your location.
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Once the situation has been appropriately
handled, the operator will terminate the call,
the system warning light will stop flashing and
the system will be reset. In most situations,
ONLY the response center can terminate an
assistance request.
General DescriptionLincoln's Remote Emergency Satellite Cellular Unit
(RESCU) is designed to expedite roadside or
emergency assistance to distressed motorists who
are uncertain of their location and/or are uncertain
of who to contact for assistance.
The Lincoln RESCU System utilizes Global
Positioning System (GPS) technology and the
nation's cellular phone network to track vehicle
location and, at the touch of a button, put you in
voice contact with the Lincoln Security Response
Center.
Two buttons in the overhead console will activate
the system. A tow truck icon for roadside assistance
and an ambulance icon for emergency assistance
identify the buttons.
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78The Roadside Assistance buttonWhen this button is pressed, the Lincoln Security
Response Center relays details of your situation and
your location to the United States Auto Club
(USAC) via a three-way phone call. The response
center/USAC will:q
dispatch the appropriate service vehicle to your
location.
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provide the service vehicle's estimated time of
arrival.
q
call back approximately three minutes after the
service vehicle's estimated time of arrival to
confirm that assistance has arrived.
Ambulance Button (Emergency
Assistance)The ambulance button should be selected if
emergency assistance is required. This feature
should be used:q
if you have been involved in an accident
q
to report a crime or fire
q
when medical attention is required
q
to receive assistance in any emergency situation
The Emergency Assistance button
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When this button is pressed, the Lincoln Security
Response Center relays details of your situation and
your location to local 911 or other emergency
services via a three-way phone call. The response
center/emergency services will:q
dispatch the appropriate emergency help to your
location
q
when appropriate, stay in direct phone contact
with you until emergency help arrives
q
notify pre-designated family contacts or friends
of the emergency situation, if requested, or if no
response is received from the vehicle.
NOTE:If you are certain of your location, a direct
phone call to 911 or other emergency services may
provide a faster response.
Activation and DeactivationWhen either of the two Lincoln RESCU buttons is
pressed, a warning light, located in the overhead
console, will begin to flash and status messages willbe displayed on the vehicle's message center,
confirming an assistance request has been made.
The warning light will continue to flash throughout
the activation.
The RESCU Warning light
The system can be activated whenever your ignition
key is in the RUN/START position and for two
minutes after your vehicle is turned off. Once a
RESCU button has been pressed, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO CRANK THE ENGINE as this may
cancel the activation. In most situations, the
assistance request canONLYbe terminated and the
system reset when a special tone is sent to the
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